A Thanksgiving wreath shaped like pumpkins and autumn leaves hangs on a living room wall.

Hanging a Thanksgiving garland is already a classic of this season, but varying the garland style freshens up the decor of your home. Creative ideas include using pinecones, small pumpkins, dry leaves, fall-color ribbons, pictures, pape pie slices, crochet, felt beads, dried citrus, and more!

Adding a festive garland to your home is a simple yet impactful way to enhance this holiday's cozy and warm ambiance. This list shows you some creative and charming garlands for Thanksgiving that you can easily incorporate into your home aesthetics.

12 Creative Thanksgiving Garland Ideas

From natural elements to creative DIY crafts, garlands are versatile decorations that can be customized to reflect your personal style and the spirit of Thanksgiving. Check out the creative ideas listed below to welcome your family and friends to a warm and festive holiday!

1. Pinecone Garland

Thanksgiving wreath made from pine cones and hung over a home's fireplace.

You can create a rustic garland by stringing together pinecones, a natural element that brings the outdoors inside, adding a cozy woodland vibe to your Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Enhance the garland by spray-painting the pinecones in metallic gold or copper, or leave them as they are for a more organic look.

2. Dry Leaves Garland

Dry leaves garland hanging on the door of a house decorated for Thanksgiving. Leaves in rich reds, oranges, and yellows.

Collect dry autumn leaves in rich reds, oranges, and yellows, then string them together to create a beautiful, nature-inspired garland that serves as a fall decorating idea beyond Thanksgiving. For extra durability, consider using artificial leaves that will not crumble but still give a vibrant fall effect.

3. Paper Cut In Turkey Leaf Shapes

Paper cut turkey leaf shaped Thanksgiving wreath hanging on a wall.

For a fun, family-friendly DIY Thanksgiving garland cut out a turkey or leaf-shaped colored paper. String them together to create a cute and quirky garland that will delight guests of all ages when you host your Thanksgiving dinner. You can use traditional fall colors or mix them with vibrant shades to make them more playful.

4. Ribbons In The Color Of Fall

Garland with fall-themed ribbons in shades of burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep reds, and browns hanging on the door of a house decorated for Thanksgiving.

Use fall-themed ribbons in shades of burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep reds, and browns to create a simple and elegant garland. Tie the ribbons onto a string or weave them together for a flowing, colorful garland that captures the essence of autumn.

5. Thankful Pictures

Garland with small travel photos hanging on a string with mini clothespins. The garland is on a wall.

Create a personalized garland by printing small pictures of the people, places, and things you are thankful for. Hang the photos on a string with mini clothespins or paper clips for a heartwarming display of gratitude that doubles as meaningful décor.

6. Gratitude Garland

Garland with paper cut-out letters with the word "Thankful" in a cozy home decorated for Thanksgiving.

Craft a happy Thanksgiving garland that spells out words like "Gratitude" or "Thankful." Use letters cut out from paper, wood, or felt and string them together for a bold, meaningful message that sets the tone for your Thanksgiving celebration.

7. Pie Slices Garland

Fun and quirky paper cut-out garland in the shape of pie slices hanging on a string on a white wall.

Make a fun and quirky garland by cutting out felt or paper in the shape of pie slices. String these "pies" along a garland for a playful nod to one of Thanksgiving's most iconic desserts. You can add whipped cream dollops or different pie flavors for variety.

8. Crochet Acorn And Leaf Garland

Thanksgiving wreath with crocheted acorns and leaves hanging on a wall.

For a cozy, handmade touch, crochet acorns and leaves in warm fall colors. String them together to create a garland that is soft and homey, perfect for adding a DIY element to your Thanksgiving. If crochet is not your ability, consider ordering it from local artisans!

9. Felt Bead Garland

Garland with felt beads in autumn colors in a cozy home place decorated for Thanksgiving.

Felt beads in autumn colors can create a soft and colorful garland in the palette of the season. String the beads together in a pattern or randomly to add color to your space. This idea works well in homes that want to incorporate softer textures into their holiday decorations.

10. Dried Citrus Slices Garland

Thanksgiving wreath made from dried orange slices. The wreath hangs over a table with Thanksgiving centerpiece decorations in the dining room.

Dried orange slices add a rustic yet vibrant touch to any garland. String the citrus slices together to create a fragrant and natural garland that not only looks beautiful but also fills the room with a subtle citrusy scent. Combine this garland with a Thanksgiving centerpiece decor, and your dinner will be the most pleasant.

11. Corn Husks And Cobs Garland

Garland with corn husks and dried corn cobs hangs over a fireplace in a cozy home decorated for Thanksgiving.

Corn husks and dried corn cobs are the perfect representation of Thanksgiving symbols. String them together to create a rustic garland that celebrates the harvest season. This garland will add an earthy, organic touch to your fall decorations.

12. Paper-Wish Garland

Garland with small pieces of paper wishes hanging on the stairs of a cozy home place decorated for Thanksgiving.

A great last-minute Thanksgiving decoration is to create a gratitude garland by writing down wishes or things you are grateful for on small pieces of paper. String them up as a garland to create a meaningful and reflective decoration that can be a great conversation starter at your Thanksgiving dinner.

For more Thanksgiving garland ideas, contact homeyou decorators and designers to help you transform your home into a festive and warming spot.

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